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Here is a breakdown of where the biggest housebuilding sites - which may also comprise new schools and other infrastructure - will be as the new development plan currently stands.

Llangyfelach

Where : Land west of Llangyfelach Road and north of Heol Ddu, Penderry.

(Image: Google Earth)

How many homes: 1,160.

The detail: A new primary school, district centre, community building, two sports pitches and changing rooms, with a new access road connecting Heol Ddu and Llangyfelach Road. A future link-up with the A48 to the north is also proposed.

Central area and city waterfront

Where: Includes Sandfields, Brynmill and Uplands.

(Image: Google Earth)

How many homes: 1,000.

The detail: Also includeds some on The Kingsway, High Street and Orchard Street, in tandem with new offices, shops and other leisure uses.

Felindre

Where: North-west of junction 46 of the M4.

(Image: Google Earth)

How many homes: 850.

The detail: Includes a new district centre with commercial units, community buildings, nature reserve, primary school and new road link to the A48 at Bryntwood, south of the M4. To be delivered in tandem with a planned business park at the former tinplate works. A masterplan for this new village will be produced by the Welsh Government.

Waunarlwydd/Fforestfach

Where: North of these communities.

(Image: Google Earth)

How many homes: 800.

The detail: Includes a regional employment site, primary school, community buildings, a park and nature reserve along the River Llan, and a 300-space car park at Gowerton rail station.

Parc Mawr

Where: South of the A4240 in Penllergaer.

(Image: Google Earth)

How many homes: 750.

The detail: To include a primary school, leisure and recreation facilities, village green and a north-south link from the A4240 to both the A483 and A48.

Garden Village

Where: To the north of Garden Village.

(Image: Google Earth)

How many homes: 750.

The detail: On a 50-hectare site to include a primary school, leisure and recreation facilities, public open space and commercial uses, with a new access from Hospital Road to the north, connections to Swansea Road to the south, and suitable replacement land for Mynydd Garngoch Common.

Swansea Vale

Where: Tregof Village/Llansamlet.

(Image: Google Earth)

How many homes: 750.

The detail: Representing the completion of Tregof Village and an expansion of Llansamlet, with a north-south link from Walters Road to Blawdd Road, new roundabout junctions and a 300-space park and ride at Llansamlet.

Pontarddulais

Where: Land south of Glanffrwd Road.

How many homes: 720.

The detail: Includes a primary school, leisure and recreational facilities, replacement industrial units west of Tyn y Bonau and money towards improvements at Pontarddulais rail station.

Morriston

Where: Land north of Clasemont Road, Morriston.

(Image: Google Earth)

How many homes: 675.

The detail: To include a primary school, sports pitches and other leisure facilities on a 24-hectare wedge of land.

Fabian Way

Where: Along the Fabian Way corridor.

(Image: Google Earth)

How many homes: 525.

The detail: Will be in tandem with commercial developments and link roads including one between Langdon Road in SA1 and Swansea University’s Bay Campus to the east.

Tycoch

Where: Cefn Coed Hospital.

(Image: Google Earth)

How many homes: 500.

The detail: Some hospital buildings with architectural merit are to be retained and converted rather than demolished. New link road also to be built, including one through the site to Llwyn Mawr Road, plus improved sports facilities and a nature reserve at the north-east of the site.

The River Tawe

Where: Along the River Tawe corridor and the Hafod Morfa Copperworks.

(Image: Google Earth)

How many homes: 370.

The detail: Facing the river and open spaces, plus restoration of historical buildings there, a new visitor centre, hotel and restaurant, river boat pontoons, and improved access to Kilvey Hill.

The other sites

The council has earmarked 51 other sites around the county for smaller developments, ranging from 10 all the way to 225 houses in areas including West Cross, Penryheol, Cadle, Townhill and Clydach.

In addition, Gower sites like Langland, Pennard, Three Crosses and Scurlage will be expected to accommodate new homes.